Introduction - DSC MAXSYS PC4020 Instruction Manual

Introduction

About Your Security System
Your DSC security equipment has been designed to give you the greatest
possible flexibility and convenience. The LCD keypad will guide you
through each operation with English language prompts. The keypad
provides audible feedback each time a key is pressed; with unique audible
sequences, it will also signal system troubles and other indications of
system status.
Read this manual carefully and have your installer instruct you on your
system's operation. Become familiar with the features that have been
implemented on your system. All users of this system should be equally
instructed in its use.
About this Manual
This manual is a thorough explanation of all system functions, including
troubleshooting and programming access codes in addition to performing
basic system functions. Most users of the system will not need to know
all of this information. The first section of this manual, titled "General
System Operation," explains general system concepts and instructs the
user on how to arm and disarm the system and bypass zones. Photocopy
this section and distribute it to general users of the system. The remaining
sections of the manual are reserved for more detailed system information.
Fire Detection
This equipment is capable of monitoring fire detection devices such as
smoke detectors and providing a warning alarm if a fire condition is
detected. Good fire detection depends on having adequate numbers of
fire detectors placed in appropriate locations. This equipment should be
installed in accordance with NFPA 72 (NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park,
Quincey MA 02269). Carefully review the "Fire Escape Planning"
guidelines in this manual.
NOTE: Your installer must enable the fire detection portion of this
equipment before it will work.
Monitoring
This system is capable of transmitting alarms, troubles, and emergency
information over telephone lines to a monitoring station. If you
inadvertently initiate an alarm, immediately call the monitoring station
to prevent an unnecessary response.
NOTE: Your installer must enable the monitoring function before it
will work.
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